The Exhibitor (1951)

NT-2 EXHIBITOR trict, Pennsylvania, notifying dance halls that Section 1700 (e) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, relating to the tax on cabarets, roof gardens, etc., imposes a tax equivalent to 20 per cent on all amounts paid for admission, re¬ freshments, service, or merchandise, at any roof garden, cabaret or other similar place furnishing a public performance for profit, by or for any patron or guest who is entitled to be present during any portion of such performance. As the re¬ sult of a recent court decision, the Com¬ missioner of Internal Revenue has ruled that all dance halls, in which food or refreshments are sold, are “roof gardens, cabarets, or other similar places” within the meaning of section 1700 (e) of the Code. Therefore, effective on July 1, 1951, all dance halls in this district be¬ come subject to the tax imposed under Section 1700 (e) of the Code, where food or refreshments are sold in connection with their operations. Circuits Stanley-Warner Jack Brodsky, purchasing agent, moved his wedding plans up to the early part of July. Angelo D’Alessandro, publicity depart¬ ment office boy for the past seven years, left the company for a job with more future, and all his many friends wish him a lot of luck. Bill Goldenberg, manager, Grand, Camden, N. J., is in the Wills Eye Hos¬ pital for a serious eye operation. S^ace SefYiTiGS Wall Cover inGS PaiTi'fmG DecoriifiriG Murals paramount' Qecoratin^ (o.,lnc. 311 N STRtET 5A(K JtlOMAN PHILADELPHIA 7, PA. BtRNAR» JEUtlAN PROGRESSIVE ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION CO., Inc. 140 N. 13th STREET • PHIUDELPHIA 7, PA. THEATRE INSTALLATIONS and AAAINTENANCE PHILADELPHIA SIGN COMPANY SICNS-MARQUEBS 305 BROWN STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ARTIFICIAL LEATHER Vinyl Coated ' Will not crack or peel — All colors — Write for samples and prices. JOHN P. MORGAN CO.. INC. 317 N. 13th ST. PHILA. 7, PA., LO 4-0226 _ _ V When Robert Pirosh, writer and director, MGM’s “Go For Broke,” visited Balti¬ more, Md., recently, Loew’s played host to the film critics. Seen, left to right, seated, are John Godspeed, The Evening Sun; Donald Kirkley, The Morning Sun; and Pirosh, while, left to right, stand¬ ing, are Jack Sidney, Loew’s publicist; Jack Levin, ad executive; J. G. Smart, city manager, Loew’s Theatres; Gilbert Kanour, The Evening Sun, and Norman Clark, movie critic of The News-Post. Charles Fayko, publicity artist, an¬ nounced the graduation of his daughter, Joan, from the Industrial School of Arts. Edward Klein, the other publicity artist, has been on vacation. District of Columbia Washington Nat Glasser, for the past 31 years associated with Warner Theatres, sub¬ mitted his resignation as Maryland dis¬ trict manager for the Washington zone to join another Washington circuit. Tribute was paid to the late Carter T. Barron on the floor of the Senate. The Washington Sesquicentennial official, for whom the Rock Creek Park amphitheatre was named, was praised by Senator Rus¬ sell, Democrat, Georgia, for his public service. Referring to the fact that Bar¬ ron had been a close friend of the Rus¬ sell family, the Senator declared Barron had spent many weekends on the Russell farm. Senator Hill, Democrat, Alabama, joined in the tribute. During his recent visit to Baltimore, Md., for the opening of Warners’ “I Was A Communist For The F.B.L”, Stanley, Matt Cvetic met the press, and seen with him are The News-Post reporters who covered his visit, columnist Louis Azrael, Donald Kirkley, The Sun film critic; Norman Clark, drama critic. The NewsPost, and K. P. Hammer, head, Amer¬ ican Legion’s Americanism Committee. Trade Honors Flax In His 40th Year Washington — Exhibitors of the ter¬ ritory were this week preparing to con¬ gratulate Jake Flax, branch manager, Republic, on his 40th year in the business. The veteran industryite started in the industry on June 24, 1912, with the General Film Company. As a result, many theatremen have started a special drive to honor him on his 40th anniversary, inaugurating the push on June 24, lasting through the “Jimmy Grainger Friendship Drive” of the company, ending on Sept. 29. One of the real old-timers in the busi¬ ness, and beloved and respected by every¬ one who knows him, Jake Flax enters his fifth decade in the industry with the good wishes of the entire trade not only in the local territory but throughout the east. With the cooperation of all exhibitors, the drive honoring him is certain to be a success. The Carter T. Barron Memorial Clinic at Children’s Hospital will loom large in the Variety Club’s plans for 1951-52, with $31,200 already contributed and $64,600 pledged by the tent. In addition. Tent 11 hopes to maintain its shut-in movies, glaucoma clinic, and contribu¬ tions to boys clubs, hospitals, and chari¬ table organizations. Last year’s charity contributions totaled $42,301. RKO — Jack de Waal arrived to audit the branch. . . . Miss Barbara Allen, cashier’s clerk, came back from vacation. . . . Donald Bransfield, booker, is home after his recent operation. . . . Local F-13, Film Exchange Employees, had a meeting at the Carlyle Hotel. . . . Miss Helen Paulson, biller, commenced her vacation. . . . Mrs. Lillian Robertson, as¬ sistant cashier, celebrated her birthday. Paramount — Mrs. Lillian Lee, assisttant cashier, is mourning the death of her father. . . . George Kelly, salesman, went to his home in Philadelphia on his vacation. . . . Mrs. Josephine Evans, switchboard operator, returned from her vacation. . . . Mrs. Catherine Gallerizzo, booker’s clerk, resigned to await the arrival of the stork. Theatre Advertising — Ben Siegel was badly frightened when lightening hit his television antenna. MGM — ^Maurice Wolf, public relations, completed his speaking tour. . . . Joe Kroman tied for first place in the Indian Springs Golf Tournament. . . . Kathleen Thorne, cashier’s department, celebrated her birthday. 20th-Fox — Mrs. Wilma Harbison, switchboard operator, resigned. . . . Mrs. Esther McFadden, cashier’s department, resigned. . . . Virginia McDonald is the new switchboard operator. Equity — Miss Rita Goldberg resigned to go with the National Defense Agency. . . . Miss Shirley Shor is a new employee. June 13, 1951